Project Cum BSS Engineer

Savvy Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd.; Mumbai; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Savvy Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. in Mumbai, Maharashtra, is seeking an experienced Project cum BBS Engineer to lead all planning, scheduling and program management activities for data centre pre-construction projects.

The role requires coordinating design phases, regulatory approvals and construction preparation, with a strong emphasis on organizational prowess and cross-functional alignment. The ideal candidate will bring 12+ years of experience, a Civil/Construction/Architecture background, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering/ Construction Management/ Architecture or related field; Master's preferred.
• 12+ years of experience in planning, scheduling and program management for large projects.
• Experience managing pre-construction activities for data centre or similar critical facilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop master schedules for data centre projects from inception to construction readiness.
• Create integrated schedules coordinating design, permitting, procurement and mobilization.
• Lead planning team and drive schedule development, monitoring and reporting.
• Coordinate with multiple design disciplines and regulatory authorities.
• Conduct schedule risk assessments and develop contingency plans.
• Maintain Primavera P6/MS Project based planning tools and templates.

Skills

Planning

Scheduling

Program management

BBS

BOQ & Budgeting

Coordination

Regulatory approvals

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering/ Construction Management/ Architecture

Master's in Project Management/ Construction Management/ Engineering (preferred)

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Excel

Job description

Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra

Reporting To: Project Head

Employment Type: On-site, permanent

No. of Opening: 01

Eligible Branches: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering/ Construction Management/ Architecture, or related field & Master's degree in Project Management/ Construction Management/ Engineering (preferred)

Experience: 12+ years

CTC Budget: No bar for right candidate

Company Website: www.savvygroup.in

Role Overview:

Savvy is hiring for an experienced Project cum BBS Engineer. The ideal candidate will lead all planning, scheduling, and program management activities for data centre pre-construction projects, ensuring coordinated delivery across design phases, regulatory approvals, and construction preparation.

This role requires exceptional organizational capability, technical planning expertise, and the ability to coordinate complex interdependencies across multiple work streams.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Planning Leadership:

• Develop and maintain comprehensive master schedules for data centre projects from inception through construction readiness.
• Proficiency in project estimations is a must.
• Establish planning standards, methodologies, and best practices for pre-construction phases.
• Create integrated project schedules that coordinate architectural design, engineering design, permitting, procurement, and mobilization activities.
• Lead planning team members and provide direction on schedule development, monitoring, and reporting.
• Strong expertise in BBS, sub -vendor billings and project related documents.
• Preparation of BOQ, standard estimate and budget as on actual and accuracy.

Schedule Development & Management:

• Create detailed design phase schedules (concept, schematic, design development, construction documents).
• Develop critical path analyses and identify key project milestones and decision gates.
• Coordinate scheduling inputs from multiple design disciplines: architectural, structural, civil, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, IT infrastructure.
• Establish realistic duration estimates based on historical data and industry benchmarks for data centre projects.

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Coordination & Integration:

• Facilitate schedule coordination workshops with design teams, consultants, regulatory authorities, and client stakeholders.
• Identify and resolve scheduling conflicts and interface issues between workstreams.
• Coordinate permitting timelines with local authorities and track regulatory approval processes.
• Integrate procurement schedules for long-lead equipment (generators, switchgear, UPS systems, chillers, CRAC units).

Risk & Opportunity Management:

• Conduct schedule risk assessments and develop contingency plans.
• Identify opportunities for schedule compression and fast-track strategies where appropriate.
• Monitor early warning indicators and proactively communicate potential delays.
• Develop recovery plans when schedule deviations occur.

Monitoring & Reporting:

• Implement schedule monitoring processes and establish regular update cycles,
• Produce comprehensive progress reports, dashboard metrics, and KPI tracking,
• Conduct earned value analysis and schedule performance assessments,
• Present schedule status, risks, and recommendations to Project Director and senior stakeholders.

Technology & Tools Management:

• Maintain enterprise planning tools and software platforms (Primavera P6, MS Project (Upto level 5))
• Develop and maintain schedule templates and standard schedules for data centre project types
• Explore and implement innovative planning technologies (4D BIM scheduling, AI-powered analytics).

Education, Certification & Experience:

• Professional certifications highly valued: Planning & Scheduling Professional (PSP), Project Management Professional (PMP), and Cost & Estimate.
• Proven experience managing planning for large-scale projects ($50M+ value) through pre-construction phases
• Demonstrated expertise developing and managing multi-phase, complex project schedules with hundreds to thousands of activities
• Experience coordinating planning across multidisciplinary design teams.

Technical Expertise:

• Expert-level proficiency with Primavera P6 & MSP (Upto Level 5) (essential)
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Project, Excel, and project reporting tools
• Understanding of building design and construction sequencing, including MEP systems installation phasing
• Familiarity with BIM coordination processes and 4D scheduling techniques
• Knowledge of earned value management (EVM) methodologies.

Skills & Competencies:

• Exceptional analytical and critical thinking abilities
• Strong attention to detail with ability to manage complex, interconnected schedules
• Excellent communication skills with ability to explain technical planning concepts to non-technical audiences
• Proven ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities
• Strong facilitation and stakeholder management capabilities
• Problem-solving mind set with proactive approach to risk identification